NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Three Native American women elected to Congress
For the first time, the U.S. House of Representatives will have three Native American women. Congresswomen Sharice Davids (D-Kan.) and Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) were both re-elected, and they will be joined by Yvette Herrell, a Republican who won in New Mexico’s Second Congressional District.
EBCI, CCS to maintain modified operations
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) will be entering its fifth week of a ‘modified operational plan’, maintaining working from home for most tribal employees.
Cherokee Nation formalizes purchase of Will Rogers Birthplace Museum in Oologah
Cherokee Nation announced plans to purchase the historic Will Rogers Birthplace Museum in Rogers County.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
THANK YOU: Cherokee Choices says thanks for Turkey Strut help
Cherokee Choices would like to thank the following groups/people who were instrumental in the Turkey Strut 5K
Miss Cherokee report for October
Si-yo, I would like to take this time to thank the people who have helped me with preparing for the Miss Cherokee Pageant and who have been absolutely amazing once I was crowned.
THANK YOU: Family of Bob Smith expresses appreciation
The family of Bob Smith would like to express our deep appreciation to those who offered such kindness, support and messages of sympathy and comfort to us in our time of sorrow.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: 15,578
We are only three weeks away from some important decisions.
LETTER: Apology to Cherokee community
In 2016, I was part of a “cultural exchange” trip to New Zealand. I made a mistake. I spoke indirectly on behalf of Cherokee people.
EDITORIAL: Armchair marketing
“I know how to market Cherokee because I am the demographic,” said anyone who has provided advice and guidance in a leadership role within our tribal government.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: Cherokee at Hiwassee Dam
Cherokee’s middle school and high school wrestling teams traveled to Hiwassee Dam on Tuesday, Dec. 3.
BASKETBALL: Cherokee takes on Mitchell, Avery, Rosman
Results and scoring stats from Cherokee’s games against Mitchell, Avery and Rosman
SOCCER: Thompson named to All-Conference team
Darius Thompson, a senior at Cherokee High School, has been named to the Smoky Mountain All-Conference team for soccer. - One Feather staff report
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
Charlotte Welch Taylor -obituary
Charlotte Welch Taylor, age 88, of the Painttown Community, went to her heavenly home on Oct. 17,2018. She was born on Nov. 10,1929 in Cherokee.
Johnnie Ruth Maney – obituary
Johnnie Ruth Maney, 63, of Cherokee, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018 after an extended illness.
William P. Standingdeer – obituary
William P. Standingdeer, 57, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of the late Joseph and Beatrice Davis Standingdeer.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Youth Competitive Cheer Indian Taco Fundraiser
Sept. 20 from 11am – 2pm at the Yellowhill Community Building. $6 w/out drink, $7 w/drink. The squad will be competing in their first cheer competition this winter in Knoxville, Tenn. All proceeds will go towards competition expenses. For ordering: Jessica...
The Haunted Cove
Oct. 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, and Oct. 25-Nov. 1 from 6:30-11pm each of those nights. 7710 Big Cove Road in Cherokee. A 30-minute outdoor trail and a haunted church yard filled with ghosts, goblins, spirits and more. Cost - $5. Concessions will be served. All proceeds...
Opt-In Community Workshop
Sept. 23 from 6-8pm in the Council Chambers. Info: www.optinswnc.org
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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